| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $231.45 | 12.105% | $259.467 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.43 | 11.188% | $257.3224 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.30 | 10.835% | $83.4588 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.33 | 9.262% | $143.4938 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.38 | 8.357% | $179.2008 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.74 | 5.694% | $199.4869 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.71 | 11.488% | $136.8069 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.34 | $1,259.2366 | $1,259.24 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.30 | |